Richard W. Waterman is Professor of Political Science at the University of Kentucky. He is author of Constitutional Ambiguity and the Interpretation of Presidential Power, also published by SUNY Press.

"Waterman reminds us of the importance of examining the presidency from a constitutional perspective and raises interesting and challenging questions for citizens and political leaders alike. The book is ideal for an advanced undergraduate or graduate-level seminar on the presidency. Its coverage is wide-ranging, with an organization that allows for easy course organization and syllabus construction." — David Crockett, Trinity University

• 1. A Constitutional Approach to the Study of Presidential Power 2. The Oath of Office and the Executive Vesting Clause 3. The Take Care Clause 4. Presidential Appointments: From a Burden to a Power 5. The Constitution's Silences and the Removal Power 6. The Commander in Chief: An Undefined Power 7. The Treaty-Making Power 8. Receiving Ambassadors and the Recognition Power 9. The President Who Would Be King? Notes References Index

Richard W. Waterman is Professor of Political Science at the University of Kentucky. He is author of Constitutional Ambiguity and the Interpretation of Presidential Power, also published by SUNY Press.

"Waterman reminds us of the importance of examining the presidency from a constitutional perspective and raises interesting and challenging questions for citizens and political leaders alike. The book is ideal for an advanced undergraduate or graduate-level seminar on the presidency. Its coverage is wide-ranging, with an organization that allows for easy course organization and syllabus construction." — David Crockett, Trinity University

• 1. A Constitutional Approach to the Study of Presidential Power 2. The Oath of Office and the Executive Vesting Clause 3. The Take Care Clause 4. Presidential Appointments: From a Burden to a Power 5. The Constitution's Silences and the Removal Power 6. The Commander in Chief: An Undefined Power 7. The Treaty-Making Power 8. Receiving Ambassadors and the Recognition Power 9. The President Who Would Be King? Notes References Index